Energy Consumption

How sustainable are EVs, really?

Chrystal Batteries, Electricity, Emissions, Energy Consumption, Energy Usage, Fossil Fuels, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Transportation July 11, 2023March 28, 2024Carbon Emissions, carbon emissions reduction, Carbon Footprint, driving range, Electric Vehicles, emissions, EVs, ICE vehicle, internal combustion engine vehicle, lithium-ion battery, minerals, mining, MPGe, nickel, range anxiety

Two electric vehicles charging at a station

We should all aim to drive less. Or use public transport or cycle. But what if driving is your only option? Should you get an EV? How sustainable are they, anyway?

Green Business Is Good for the Planet & Your Bottom Line

Tina Martin Carbon Footprint, Electricity, Emissions, Energy Consumption, Environment, Sustainability March 7, 2023February 22, 2023Climate Change, ecopreneur, entrepreneur, environmentally friendly, environmentally responsible, Renewable Energy, small business, Sustainability, sustainable living

Eco friendly products on a table. Business can be good for the planet.

As individuals, it is incumbent upon us all to do our parts. But for businesses, the responsibility is even greater. Learn how to make your business good for the planet.

Energy Conservation Tips to Save You Money

Chrystal Energy Consumption, Energy Footprint, YouTube Channel October 7, 2022October 7, 2022Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Energy Consumption, energy efficiency, Energy Footprint, Energy Star, Renewable Energy, renewable energy policy, Sustainability, sustainable, sustainable energy, sustainable living

These tips will help reduce your household energy consumption and therefore your energy costs…and that might currently be as important a thing as it’s ever been!

Energy Conservation Tips You Need to Fight Inflation NOW!

Chrystal Electricity, Energy Consumption, Energy Usage, Sustainability August 16, 2022August 17, 2022Sustainability, sustainable lifestyle

cartoon light bulb unplugging itself from the wall socket to conserve energy

With the cost of living and access to energy rising so rapidly, we’ve put together a list of 21 energy conservation tips to help you save money and the planet!

Hydrogen Energy and Decarbonization

Chrystal Energy Consumption, Hydrogen, Technology, YouTube Channel April 1, 2022April 1, 2022black hydrogen, blue hydrogen, Carbon Footprint, clean hydrogen, Climate Change, Climate crisis, Global Warming, gray hydrogen, green hydrogen, hydrogen, hydrogen colors, pink hydrogen, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, sustainable living, yellow hydrogen

We’re going to explore one of the up-and-comers in the energy world. You’ve likely heard hydrogen energy suggested as one of the best ways for us to decarbonize our energy production and transportation systems—and subsequently save the planet. But there are various types of hydrogen energy, and you know what that means…they’re not all created equal!

How to Green Your Business: Tips for New Entrepreneurs

Tina Martin Carbon Footprint, Emissions, Energy Consumption, Energy Usage, Sustainability March 22, 2022March 22, 2022business cards, Carbon Footprint, eco-friendly, employee values, energy saving, ESG investing, greenwashing, Renewable Energy, sustainable, sustainable business

High rise building with glass and reflection of trees in the windows

If you’re thinking about starting a business, why not make it sustainable? Building sustainability practices into your business can benefit your company in numerous ways. Today, consumers are eager to support businesses that are making efforts to

New report finds that Shell’s Blue Hydrogen isn’t so blue after all

Chrystal Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Electricity, Emissions, Energy Consumption, Energy Usage, Fossil Fuels, Hydrogen, Technology January 25, 2022January 23, 2022blue hydrogen, Carbon Capture and Storage, Carbon Emissions, Carbon Footprint, CCS, clean hydrogen, Climate Science, Global Witness, hydrogen, Hydrogen Council, Quest carbon capture facility, Scotford refinery, Shell

Hydrogen symbol in front of blue wavy background

We recently explored the veritable rainbow of hydrogens, with different colors referring to the production method or original energy source used. One of the most heavily promoted options is ‘blue’ hydrogen. One must ask, if governments and

Even if you don’t “ocean wash” your jeans, your jeans are in the ocean

Chrystal Energy Consumption, Environment, Fashion, Oceans, Personal Care, Sustainability, Sustainable Wardrobe, Water January 18, 2022January 18, 2022anthropogenic modified cellulose, anthropogenic pollution, Canadian Arctic Archipelago, denim, indigo denim, Laurentian Great Lakes, microfibers, raw denim, washing denim, wastewater treatment plants

Person wearing blue denim jeans and hiking boots, only showing their legs as they look at a beach

Do you own a pair of jeans? Or two?? Most of the western world believes denim jeans to be a wardrobe staple; a fundamental item; a necessity. Denim jeans have often been quoted as the single most

All the colors of the Hydrogen rainbow…and what they mean

Chrystal Electricity, Emissions, Energy Consumption, Energy Footprint, Energy Usage, Fossil Fuels, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Technology December 21, 2021December 20, 2021black hydrogen, blue hydrogen, Climate Science, gray hydrogen, green hydrogen, hydrogen, hydrogen colors, pink hydrogen, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, yellow hydrogen

Hydrogen element symbol attached to icons to denote powering industry and transport

I’m sure you’ve heard ‘hydrogen energy’ being proffered as the best way for us to decarbonize our energy production and transportation systems, and hence save the planet. But there are various types of hydrogen energy. You’ve probably

Is Bioenergy Really Sustainable?

Chrystal Energy Consumption, Energy Usage, YouTube Channel December 10, 2021December 10, 2021bioenergy, biogas, Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Climate crisis, Climate Science, Global Warming, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, sustainable, sustainable lifestyle

We’re chatting bioenergy today. It’s got to be a good thing, right?

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